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- The preservation of Black history was a lifelong work for Howard Sheffield, a direct descendent of early Black settlers and the co-founder of the Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum.
Howard Sheffield, Arthur Lowe and Gary Smith played on a line for the Mount Forest Redmen during the early 1950s, where they were nicknamed the Black Flashes. (Mount Forest Museum & Archives)
Jan 5, 2024 · The preservation of local Black history was a lifelong dream of Howard Sheffield, founder of Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum. Today his vision is carried on by his nieces Carolynn and Sylvia Wilson—direct descendants of early Black settlers in Southern Georgian Bay.
Jan 29, 2018 · His name was Howard Sheffield and he wanted to celebrate his ancestors contributions and achievements to the community through sports, the business world to military & marines. Howard wanted to keeping events of the past visible so future generations would never forget. 1990 Howard Sheffield’s dream actually became a reality with The ...
Feb 20, 2020 · Howard Sheffield, Arthur Lowe and Gary Smith played on a line for the Mount Forest Redmen during the early 1950s, where they were nicknamed the Black Flashes. (Mount Forest Museum &...
The Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts that showcase the life and legacy of early Black pioneers and settlers in Grey County. Originally founded by Howard Sheffield, the museum started as his passion project to gather and preserve the history of his ancestors and share it with his family.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Sheffield Park Museum was established by Howard Sheffield, whose family tree goes back many generations in Canada, and continues to educate: The museum creates awareness of Black History in Canada. Howard Sheffield’s nieces Sylvia and Carolynn Wilson continue their late uncle’s legacy as curators of the museum.
